willington
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Not all of us, especially in Rural or remote areas, have the benefit of a Broadband connection fast enough to stream or utilise Apps to their fullest extent. We pay for an OS we can't fully use. This got me thinking as to how much 8/8.1/10 are increasingly reliant upon this facility.
Being a computer user for over 30 years, I have seen the massive changes which have taken place and am now questioning whether or not it is time for a re-think about what is in a supplied OS.
So this is what I have come up with....
All computers come with a basic operating system....something similar to Windows 7./Linux.
For those who have a good Internet connection, they can download and pay seperately for Apps. The download would also include the necessary software to enable the OS to use them.
Computer shops start stocking software disks/usb sticks and not just a product activation code within an otherwise empty box.
The superb integrated OS' with fast Internet are fantastic for those of us who can utilise them. However, globally, not all of us can use them nor need them.
Your thoughts please?
Being a computer user for over 30 years, I have seen the massive changes which have taken place and am now questioning whether or not it is time for a re-think about what is in a supplied OS.
So this is what I have come up with....
All computers come with a basic operating system....something similar to Windows 7./Linux.
For those who have a good Internet connection, they can download and pay seperately for Apps. The download would also include the necessary software to enable the OS to use them.
Computer shops start stocking software disks/usb sticks and not just a product activation code within an otherwise empty box.
The superb integrated OS' with fast Internet are fantastic for those of us who can utilise them. However, globally, not all of us can use them nor need them.
Your thoughts please?
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 8.1
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Dell XPS One 2720
- CPU
- Intel I7
- Memory
- 2TB + SSD
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVidea 2Gb
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- MCAfee